Will TV(s) in travel trailer be OK for RP on weekend trip?

[MGotcha]

I am headed to Rocky Point for a long weekend for the first time and was wondering if the two newer LCD TVs in my travel trailer would be considered taxable items as they are not bolted down.

[MGotcha]

Thanks for the input. We are going to keep my son's small TV and take our larger one out for the trip (it hangs above the dining table but lays loose on the bed during transport due to the rear slide). I could always bring my LCD projector since you are allowed one "portable projector" but I think we will manage fine w/out a TV of our own for a weekend at the beach.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

I chatted with an Aduanero about this, around three years ago. If the televisions are built-in, they won't say anything about four TVs in a large bus or 5th wheel. But a pair of loose televisions as Navegator stated is exceeding the limit allowed by Mexican customs law. Really slimy Aduaneros will argue the televisions are "Productos extraneous de China" and will really try for el premio mayor, the grand prize of mordida.

Sonoyita is strict, like Tecate. Put the second TV behind the bed or something and throw a folded bedsheet over top. If it gets discovered, say your better half insists on watching women's programs. If he grabs for a bribe tell him you want a Factura de Hacienda.

The sad thing is more than one loose TV actually violates written rules of importation for tourist use.

[navegator]

We crossed at Anzalduas,Tx they x-rayed the unit one new tv laying on the couch they never wen't inside, one tv should be OK two tv's might be a problem at the Sonoyita check point, that is the worst customs inspection place, all they want is the money for the mordida or they confiscate what ever they fancy.

Leave one tv at home, and do not take any meat, that will be confiscated.

navegator

[Almot]

In Otay and San Ysidro travel trailers and other RVs are always inspected. Plain customs logic - inspect any vehicle that could potentially carry cargo not visible from the booth. They may just look into open door, or step inside and open a few cabinets. Though you'll probably be crossing farther East, Nogales-ish. The border is changing, it's not like 10 years ago. FMM, among other things - yes, for 3 days in border zone.

Don't know why 2 TV sets are needed in one travel trailer, but you better don't keep them in original packaging. They don't want to see any packaging.

[dons2346]

No. More than likely, your trailer will not be inspected. If they do, it will probably be from the door only. The border guards for sure won't try to shake the tv's